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diy turtles candy (a canadian confectionery)
This recipe salutes the commercial brand, TURTLES; a Canadian candy since 1949. These cute turtles make a lovely hostess gift.
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Tomato Rings Filled with Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast celebrates each morning as we break the overnight fast. Beefsteak tomato rings filled with eggs, parmesan and fresh basil, a recipe that’s hard to get wrong.
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fruit and nut crackers
This copycat version of gourmet fruit and nut crackers is easy to make and budget-friendly. And, they make a perfect hostess gift (yes, please!).
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stuffed spaghetti squash rings
Spaghetti squash can be baked, steamed, used in an air fryer, or microwaved. The strands look like spaghetti noodles and a perfect substitute for pasta.
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cookie tiramisù
Tiramisù (pick me up in Italian) hails from Northwestern Italy in Veneto. It’s been around since the 1960s. I have made it a few times…
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homemade fried potato chips
Homemade chips are super easy to make and only require two ingredients. The trick is to ensure the sliced potatoes have their starch removed (rinsing in water) and dried.
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Avocado Toast with Poached Egg
Avocado toast, upgraded: a seasoning I discovered in Mexico and a foolproof poached egg made in the microwave.
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zucchini scarpaccia
Scarpaccia (bad shoe in Italian) is a zucchini tart from Tuscany. It’s a favourite food during carnival celebrations and is believed to have originated from retired sailors who used zucchini from their gardens.
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portobello parmesan
An easy mid-week meal, portobello parmesan served atop a dressed salad will satisfy any hungry tummy. The portobello mushroom can be served in many ways…
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Bourbon Candied Pecans
Toasted pecans candied in a bourbon glaze, sweet, boozy, and endlessly snackable.
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Sweet Potato Curry Soup
Living in Asia awakened my senses to spice. Sweet potato simmered with garam masala, curry and coconut milk, finished with crumbled feta.
